Iran-US talks in Switzerland to focus on Lebanon ceasefire, FT reports
L'essentiel
- Talks between Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland will begin with the issue of a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to sources cited by the Financial Times.
- The discussions will also cover the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
Résumé généré par IA
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Technical consultations between the US and Iran are scheduled to take place in Switzerland, with representatives from Pakistan and Qatar also participating.
The first topic of the talks between the Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland’s Burgenstock will be the issue of a ceasefire in Lebanon, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.
According to an unnamed diplomat, the mediators will first discuss a mechanism for monitoring violations and maintaining peace in Lebanon. Next, they will discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program. The newspaper emphasized that the nuclear program will be discussed over the course of several weeks.
Technical consultations between the US and Iran are expected to take place in Burgenstock on June 21. Representatives from Pakistan and Qatar will also participate.
US Vice President JD Vance previously stated that Iran’s nuclear program and a ceasefire in Lebanon would be among the main topics at the upcoming talks.
Questions ouvertes
- Will a ceasefire in Lebanon be achieved?
- What are the details of the monitoring mechanism?
- What progress will be made on Iran's nuclear program?
